Building Permits in King County, Washington

Access 10,000 building permits issued in King County, Washington through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official King County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

10,000
Total permits
388
Last 12 months
2
Last 30 days
-96%
vs same period prior year
Jun 1, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
183
Renovation
22
Interior remodel
4
New construction
2

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in King County, Washington. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access King County permit data via API

Query King County, Washington permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all King County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=King%20County&state=WA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get King County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official King County open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the King County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for King County, Washington was issued on June 1, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access King County permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter King County permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export King County permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a King County building permit take to issue?

Most King County permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.

Get King County permit data in your app today

Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.

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